Grangecove is an exclusive development of 16 holiday homes located just a 15 minute stroll from the Blue Flag beach at Rosslare Strand & its many pubs & restaurants.  It is one of the only registered 4* developments in Rosslare.

Although still the newest development in Rosslare, these holiday homes have been constantly upgraded & can now boast very high insulation standards, landscaped grounds & many of the houses now offer FREE WiFi..

Each bright and spacious 4*house is fully detached and is located on its own private site with an enclosed garden. This is an ideal location for families to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

THESE HOUSES ARE STRICTLY NON-SMOKING

Pets are not allowed in this location, with the exception of guide dogs which are welcome.

Accommodation

Mezzanine Houses (previously referred to as Type A): This elegant 3 bedroom country style home is fully furnished to the highest standards using the most contemporary furnishings and finishes. A truly charming open glass entrance hall extends to the first floor, this feature providing excellent natural light to the first floor and entrance hall.

The open plan ground floor living area with access to kitchen/dining room gives this house a spacious and bright ambience. The ground floor is complete with a bedroom and bathroom. A timber staircase leads to the first floor, which comprises  two bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts an en-suite and walk in wardrobe. The sunny open plan gallery, which overlooks the main entrance hall is an added feature to this property.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE HOUSES

Two of these houses have been adapted for wheelchair access with a double bedroom downstairs and a double and twin bedroom upstairs.  Each of these houses can accommodate up to 6 people.  Please enquire with us directly should you specifically wish to reserve one of these houses. 

Sunroom Houses (previously referred to as Type B): This holiday home has all the charm and elegance of House Type A along with the added feature of a front sunroom. The Sunroom opens into a spacious living area, which in turn adjoins a modern spacious kitchen.
A double bedroom en-suite is also situated on the ground floor.
The first floor has two spacious bedrooms and a separate bathroom. A large open landing upstairs provides a generous space, which is well lit by windows at both ends. All the Sunroom Houses (previously referred to as Type B houses) have FREE WiFi access.

Camp Beds are €25 per item. Cots/Highchairs are charged at €25.00 per week and E15 for a weekend , where available

FAMILY FRIENDLY:

Grange Cove is ideal for families & especially those with toddlers as each house has:

• A fully enclosed garden
• DVD players in all houses
• Children's TV channels & film channels
• There is also a playground located onsite for hours of fun..
• Cots & highchairs can be pre-booked with Dream Ireland- Cot and Highchair is an extra charge 25.00E for a week in total, 15.00E for a weekend in total.
• Babysitting- can be arranged locally. The site managers have contact information on local babysitters & parents can make arrangements with the babysitter directly.

THINGS TO DO LOCALLY:

Wexford’s racecourse and boat & tennis club are on the outskirts of the town while Rosslare Strand is also a popular accommodation venue for patrons of Wexford Opera Festival, held every October.

ROSSLARE STRAND'S BLUE FLAG GOLDEN SANDY BEACH: 

The description "Sunny South East" has been associated with County Wexford for many years and is due to the fact that Wexford consistently enjoys more hours of sunshine per year than any other part of the country. Recorded rainfall is lower than the national average, while the daily temperature is higher than the norm in Ireland. County Wexford boasts 200 km (124 miles) of coastline on two seas, with miles and miles of unspoilt golden strand and secluded coves. Rosslare Strand boasts the coveted Blue Flag & its golden sands stretch for miles 

GOLFING:

This area boasts many fine courses..a true Golfers Paradise:

Rosslare Golf Club  provides an excellent test of golf on a championship golf links course beside the Irish Sea. Fairways, tees and greens are watered, giving an enjoyable playing surface in both summer and winter. Rosslare also has a 12 Hole course nearby.

St. Helen’s Bay  is an 18 hole championship course, located on the coastline and overlooking Tuskar Lighthouse,. It is  designed by Philip Walton & takes full advantage of the onshore winds and gently sloping rural land, totally at one with nature. St. Helen’s also has 9 hole course nearby.

Wexford Golf Club  this Parkland Course with many mature trees is located in Wexford Town. The course has beautiful views of County Wexford including the Saltee Islands, Blackstairs Mountain Range and Wexford Harbour. Course recently redesigned.

Other courses within easy access:

• Enniscorthy Golf Club
• Waterford Castle
• Waterford Golf Club
• Mount Juliet Golf Club
• Faithlegg Golf Club
• Tramore Golf Club and
• Carlow Golf Club.

FISHING:

Fishing in Wexford is a pure joy. Rosslare is a haven for all fishing enthusiastic from shore angling to sea angling, there is something to suit all. The clean seas, sparkling rivers and wave-lashed deserted beaches and coves of the South East give rise to some of Ireland’s best tasting fish - Bass, sea-trout and salmon are among the county’s native species, while the mighty pike has challenged even the most experienced fisherman.

HORSE RIDING:

With horse riding being such a popular leisure activity for people in County Wexford, it is no wonder that there is such a selection of excellent equestrian centres to choose from. As well as leisure riding and beach treks, visitors can avail of quality-approved instruction for riders of all standards..

• Loisin Riding Centre, Kilrane, Rosslare Harbour- This centre is located approx. 10mins from Grange Cove & caters for all levels & abilities. Beach rides also available & lessons too..Childrens camps run in high season.
• Ballycanew Riding Centre 
• Curracloe House Equestrian Centre -Open all year-Facilities include indoor school and two outdoor manege. By the sea - superb beach rides. Children's non-residential camps. All levels of instruction, schooling and liveries.
• Glenmoor Riding School  in beautiful Fethard-On-Sea, Co. Wexford. A perfect way to take in the scenery from horseback.
• Horetown House Equestrian Centre -Open all year-Facilities include: indoor school, and outdoor manege, cross country course, instruction, hacking, schooling and residential.

ACTIVITY & LEISURE LOCALLY:

Miles of coastline and varied terrain offer plenty of opportunity for those looking for activity. Hill walking, coastal walks, mountain biking and hang gliding are all catered for. Both Gaelic Football and Hurling are popular in Wexford, and matches are held most weekends in local villages and towns. Indoor and outdoor facilities with activities to suit all the family include:

• Aqua Club at Kelly's Resort Hotel, Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford - is open to non-residents, the Aqua Club has 2 swimming pools, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, sun bed, aromatherapy, beauty treatment, plunge pool and an outdoor Canadian hot tub.
• Rosslare Sports and Recreation Centre:soccer pitch, tennis courts, crazy golf, children's play area, (swings, slides, trampoline). Summer camp available. Indoor: video games, pool, tennis table, jukebox, basketball, badminton and indoor soccer.
• Leisuremax is located next to the Drinagh roundabout on the Wexford road. It's a real godsend for the kids on a rainy day!
• Omniplex Cinema This new multiscreen is also located close to the Drinagh Roundabout, on the road to Wexford Town. Details of the movies can be found in the local press & online..
• Enniscorthy Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex has an Indoor swimming pool
• Ferrybank Swimming Pool in Wexford Town has an indoor swimming pool
• Forest Park Swimming & Leisure Centre features a water slide and water playground for the kids. With a 25m pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi for the adults. Advance bookings advised.. 
• Kiltorcan Raceway Karting Circuit in Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny  
• Pirates Cove, located in Courtown Harbour, offers entertainment for all the family. The adventure golf is unique in Ireland, with its greens, caves, rivers, tropical gardens and pirates ship. Pirates Cove is also home to Wexford's only ten-pin bowling centre (it is advisable to pre-book bowling) with the additional attraction of a fun cave (3-10 yrs) and family restaurant. Open: June, July & August
• Quad Attack,Clonroche, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
  Exciting, challenging all weather cross country driving thrill for all ages (from 6 years upwards) on all terrain vehicles (A.T.V.'s/Quad Bikes). Bike size and course choice will depend upon age/experience and group size. Rates will vary accordingly.

WALKING & CYCLING:

Wexford offers many exciting and varied routes for walkers and cyclists to discover. Meandering and undulating routes link towns, villages, historical sites, country pubs and accommodation, coastal paths and hill climbs. Stretching over 200km/125 miles, coastal walks are plentiful in Wexford. They can include shore walks or tracks along our reclaimed slob-lands.

For the more up-hill enthusiast, Mount Leinster and the Black Stairs are an enjoyable day's hiking or biking. Starting from Kildavin near Bunclody, forest tracks offer easy access. Mount Leinster is the highest point and is a favourite spot for hang-gliders when conditions prevail.

The South East Coastal Drive is a new sign posted route stretching from Wexford Town through Kilmore Quay, Carrig-an-Bannow, Fethard, Hook and Ballyhack ending at Ardmore in County Waterford.

WATER SPORTS:

Watersports activity centres offering canoeing and windsurfing are available, while sailing enthusiasts are catered for by the Blue Flag Marina at Kilmore Quay and Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club. The Boat Club has junior and adult sailing classes in the summer.

Within the Kilmore Quay and Hook areas there are some of the most spectacular and varied diving in Ireland. With excellent visibility the diver can explore wrecks from 6 to 60 meters, study marine life on Coningbeg Rocks and the Brandies or watch seals, dolphins and diving birds around the Saltee Islands. Shore diving around Hook Peninsula, which is a favourite among Irish divers, boasts wrecks and deep open gullies full of marine life. Centres are available in Kilmore Quay, Hook, and Wexford Town, contact the Tourist Office for exact details.

OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST NEARBY:

1798 centre in Enniscorthy - about a 30 min drive from Rosslare

Irish National Heritage Park - about 10 mins drive from Rosslare, a visit to this authentic recreation of Ireland's heritage is highly recommended. 

Our Lady’s Island, Carne, Co Wexford: A national place of pilgrimage.

Johnstown Castle Gardens & Irish Agricultural Museum
Murrintown, Co Wexford.  Tel: 053 918 4671
The gardens of Johnstown Castle contain a wide range of trees and shrubs. Picnic area. The museum depicts Irish Agricultural and rural life.

Saltee Islands: Off Kilmore Quay, home to Ireland's largest bird sanctuary & just a short boat trip from the nearby village of Kilmore Quay. Here you can see birds incl gannets, gulls, puffins & cormorants in their natural habitat. Don't forget that while in Kilmore Quay you can buy fresh fish directly off the boats!

Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
North Slob, Wexford.  Tel: 053 912 3129
Ireland’s premier wildfowl reserve, covers 550 acres and is located at the western end of the 2.400 acres of ‘polder land’ claimed from the sea in 1847. Internationally famous for the wintering flock of 8,000 Greenland White-fronted Geese and the wintering flocks of Brent Geese and Wigeon.
Facilities include disabled friendly Visitor Centre and a number of Bird Hides.

Historic Wexford Town
Wexford is the main town in County Wexford. Noted for its medieval walls and narrow streets. It was a centre for the 1798 rebellion. Guided walking tours available.
Tel: 053 916 1155

Hook Lighthouse
Hook Head, Fethard on Sea, Co Wexford.  Tel:’051 397055
WeOne of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world. Discover the medieval tower of Hook. Wild and scenic , enjoy the facilities in the former keeper’s house which includes café and craft shop.

Dunbrody Famine Ship
New Ross, Co Wexford.  Tel: 051 425239
A full scale reproduction of a 19th century famine ship (three-masted Barque built in Quebec in 1845). Board the Dunbrody and walk in the footsteps of famine emigrants on their journey of hope across the Atlantic Ocean. Tourist Information. Gift Shop.

Kennedy Homestead
Dunganstown, New Ross, Co Wexford.  Tel: 051 388264
Birthplace of the late John F. Kennedy’s great-grandfather. An audio- visual presentation and guided tour takes the visitor through the family history and historical setting of the Kennedy legacy.